Brazilian jiu-jitsu has turned the martial arts world upside down by emphasising real-life situations and results over the dramatic kicks and throws of formal competition, making it also one of the most effective self-defence techniques for non-athletes. This guide to the self-defence techniques taught in the classes of Royce Gracie, one of the biggest figures in the world of jiu-jitsu, provides lessons that anyone -- regardless of strength or size -- can learn to neutralise an attacker in seconds. It offers a variety of defences to use against knife and gun attacks, as well as escapes from headlocks, choke holds, and other situations that attackers use on the street. Advice on practising, falling and rolling, and following a specific diet make this book the next best thing to taking the classes that are popular with the United States military, police academies, and women's self-defence schools.
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"From my experience in fighting, Royce is the baddest man on the planet. If everybody trained like Royce, then everybody would be a champion." -- Oscar De La Hoya
"Royce Gracie is perhaps the most talented martial artist in the world...he has inspired me greatly in my own life and work." -- Nicholas Cage
"Royce Gracie is perhaps the most talented martial artist in the world...he has inspired me greatly in my own life and work." -- Nicholas Cage
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Dive Junkie
Format:Paperback
Using techniques and strategies PROVEN effective in modern No Holds Barred martial arts fighting competitions, the authors have created a brutally simple, yet effective self-defence system. Easy to follow instructions, coupled with clear photographs make this an effective reference aid for martial artists or self-defence students of all shapes, sizes and styles.
As a professional martial arts instructor, I recommend this book very highly.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I have been involved in martial arts for most of my life (TKD, Aikido, Budo Taijutsu, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu & Muay Thai). So here is my honest review of this book:
- This book is mainly useful for BJJ practitioners to have, because it shows various ways of using their skill in different scenarios.. e.g. how to clinch with an opponent using a blunt weapon (which is the best and most simple/realistic thing to do against blunt weapon attacks). No point to take an opponent to the ground if you don't already have the skill there.
- It should be noted that the gun disarms are very similar to what Krav Maga teaches. There is nothing new under the sun anyway... no matter what some of the Krav Maga/Reality fighting/Silat people here (who have 'reviewed' this book) will try to sell you.
- There were two things I did'nt like about this book. The first was the poor organisation of techniques. The second is the knife disarming techniques.
- To be fair the only two knife defense systems I have seen are 'STAB' and 'Red Zone', which are modern full-resistance training methods recently designed by SBG individuals. Almost any other system is laughable (and yes, that includes Silat). I have also heard that Hanagah has some good knife techs, but I have not been exposed to that yet.
- So to summarise, if you are a BJJ practitioner this book will be interesting. Just disregard the knife disarms, and pick up the 'Red Zone' DVD instead. If you don't do BJJ don't bother with this.
4 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By "hakan_mak"
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The book has some basic techniques and is ideal for beginners but to learn real Ju Jitsu one has to look at the Japanese masters where this fighting form originated. Royce Gracie is an over rated fighter although he shows some talent. This book reflects the Gracies' fighting manner which is imperfect but effective against an unaccomplished opponent.
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